Funeral Packages & Costs

At H J Newington Funeral Directors, we offer dignified and respectful funeral services to suit your financial needs. Whether you are considering a direct cremation or a bespoke funeral service, we provide a range of options to assist with your financial needs. Our packages and prices include the cost of Downs Crematorium. If you prefer an alternative crematorium such as Woodvale, Worthing, or another location, this can be arranged and may be subject to an additional cost.

Unattended Direct Cremation

Fixed Fee

£1,595

Includes Crematoria Cost

For those seeking a simple alternative to a traditional funeral, H J Newington offers an ashes-only package with unattended cremation. This service covers the cremation only, without a funeral service or mourners present.

H J Newington handles all arrangements with care and respect. After the cremation, the ashes can be collected from the crematorium or scattered unwitnessed. This gives you the time and space to remember your loved one in your own way.

Below You Will See What Is included within our Unnatended Cremation Package

Please Note the requirments below:

The Unattended Cremation package offers a comprehensive and respectful service, designed to be simple and straightforward. While it does not include a formal cremation service, and mourners are unable to attend the committal, every step is handled with the utmost care and dignity. 

Kindly note that full payment is required prior to booking this service. This fixed cost covers services provided locally; however, we reserve the right to apply additional charges for any altered or bespoke product or service requirements, as well as changes to the distances involved. You will be informed of any additional costs in advance.

Loved One In Chapel Funeral Service

H J Newington offers the “Loved One In Place” service to help you say your final farewells with dignity, removing the need for processional vehicles and the emotional burden they often carry. This thoughtful option is designed for families who wish to forego a traditional cortege but still desire a meaningful gathering.

With this service, you enter the chapel to find your loved one already resting peacefully inside. It creates a gentle, welcoming atmosphere as family and friends arrive, accompanied by a beautiful piece of music to mark the beginning of your tribute.

Inclusive Fee

£2,995

Includes Crematoria Cost

Below You Will See What Is included within our “Loved One In Place” Cremation Service

Please Note: 

The Loved One In Place Funeral Ceremony offers a heartfelt and respectful service, designed to honor your loved one with simplicity and care. This service includes a funeral ceremony where mourners are welcome to attend; however, it does not include any processional vehicles. Every aspect is handled with the utmost compassion and dignity.

Please note that full payment is required at the time of booking. The fixed cost covers services at Woodvale Crematorium. Should you wish to use another local crematorium, any difference in cremation fees will apply. Additionally, we reserve the right to charge for bespoke requests, specific product needs, or changes in travel distances. Any additional costs will be communicated to you in advance.

Early Morning Hearse Only Cremation Service

Inclusive Fee

£3,256

Includes Third Party Fee’s

For those arranging an early morning funeral service, H J Newington provides a thoughtful and modest attended cremation package. This option allows family and friends to gather at the crematorium for a dignified service to honour their loved one.

We arrange for the hearse to meet you and fellow mourners directly at the crematorium. This arrangement keeps the service simple and flexible, while also helping to reduce the cost of an early morning cremation.

Following the cremation, you can decide whether to collect the ashes from the crematorium or have them scattered. Our service is designed to give you the space and opportunity to remember your loved one in a way that feels right for you and your family.

Below You Will See What Is included within our Early Morning Funeral Service Cremation Package

Please Note: 

Please note that the Early Morning Cremation Service Option offers a comprehensive, respectful service designed to be simple and straightforward. While it does include a formal cremation service, mourners can attend the cremation, and every step is handled with the utmost care and dignity.

  • Please note that payment is required prior to the service taking place.
  • Additional charges may apply under certain circumstances, such as:
  • Requests for bespoke services or products.
  • Changes to transportation methods or distances.
  • Any additional costs will be clearly communicated to you in advance.
  • Provision of a hearse only direct to the crematorium
  • We reserve the right to make an additional charge in certain circumstances

Hearse Only Service

For those arranging an early morning funeral service, H J Newington provides a thoughtful and modest attended cremation package. This option allows family and friends to gather at the crematorium for a dignified service to honour their loved one.

We arrange for the hearse to meet you and fellow mourners directly at the crematorium. This arrangement keeps the service simple and flexible, while also helping to reduce the cost of a morning cremation.

Following the cremation, you can decide whether to collect the ashes from the crematorium or have them scattered. Our service is designed to give you the space and opportunity to remember your loved one in a way that feels right for you and your family.

Inclusive Fee

£3,575

Includes Crematoria Cost

Below You Will See What Is included within our Hearse Only Cremation Package

Please Note: 

The Hearse Only Cremation Service offers a dignified and respectful option, ensuring every detail is managed with care and compassion. This service includes a formal cremation ceremony, allowing mourners to attend, with transportation provided directly to the crematorium by a traditional black hearse. Alternative transport methods are available at additional costs.

  • Full payment is required prior to the service.
  • Additional charges may apply under certain circumstances, such as:
  • Requests for bespoke services or products.
  • Changes to transportation methods or distances.
  • Any additional costs will be clearly communicated to you in advance.

Traditional Funeral Service

Inclusive Fee

£3,920

Includes Crematoria Cost

At H J Newington, we provide a traditional funeral service to honour your loved one with dignity and respect.

We arrange for a service that reflects your wishes, offering you the choice of either a religious ceremony led by a minister or a non-religious tribute conducted by a civil celebrant.

This service includes the provision of a traditional hearse and a classic black limousine for the principal mourners, ensuring a formal and respectful procession to your loved one’s final resting place. Our commitment is to support you in creating a fitting and memorable farewell.

Below You Will See What Is included within our Traditional Cremation Package

Please Note: 

  • Please note that payment is required prior to the service taking place.
  • Additional charges may apply under certain circumstances, such as:
  • Requests for bespoke services or products.
  • Changes to transportation methods or distances.
  • We reserve the right to make an additional charge in certain circumstances; any additional costs will be clearly communicated to you in advance.
  • A single journey from one starting  location is included
  • One limousine is provided for a period of 2.5 Hours from the arrival at the funeral home; additional time may be charged. 

Horsedrawn Funeral Cremation Service

At H J Newington, we provide a traditional and dignified horse-drawn funeral service to honour your loved one with the utmost respect.

We arrange a service that truly reflects your family’s wishes, offering you the choice of a religious ceremony led by a minister or a non-religious tribute conducted by a civil celebrant.

This distinctive service includes the provision of an elegant pair of horse-drawn hearse, creating a formal and deeply respectful procession to your loved one’s final resting place. Our steadfast commitment is to support you every step of the way, ensuring we help you create a fitting and truly memorable farewell.

Inclusive Fee

£4,595

Includes Crematoria Cost

Below You Will See What Is included within our Traditional Cremation Package

Please Note: 

  • Please note that payment is required prior to the service taking place.
  • Additional charges may apply under certain circumstances, such as:
  • Requests for bespoke services or products.
  • Changes to transportation methods or distances.
  • We reserve the right to make an additional charge in certain circumstances; any additional costs will be clearly communicated to you in advance.
  • A single journey from one starting location is included
  • Provision of a pair of horses is subject to the journey by prior approval
  • Horses are limited to distance, journey and terrain
  • If you have any questions, do get in touch. 

Unattended Burial Option

Our Unattended Burial Option is a simple, affordable choice for families who do not wish to hold a formal service with attendees. This package ensures your loved one is cared for with dignity and respect, offering you the freedom to organise a memorial or remembrance service at a time that suits you best.

Starting from

£1,595

Excludes third-party costs

Please Note the requirments below:

The Unattended Burial package offers a comprehensive and respectful service, designed to be simple and straightforward. While it does not include a formal Burial service, and mourners are unable to attend the Burial, every step is handled with the utmost care and dignity. 

Kindly note that full payment is required prior to booking this service. This fixed cost covers services provided locally; however, we reserve the right to apply additional charges for any altered or bespoke product or service requirements, as well as changes to the distances involved. You will be informed of any additional costs in advance.

Above will be the Foundations of our pricing for Burial, following this will be Disbursements.

Graveside Burial Service

Starting from

£2,605

Excludes third-party costs

At H J Newington, our Graveside Burial Service offers a simple, affordable option for families who prefer a quiet and private farewell, without the formality of an attended service.

Your loved one will be cared for with the same dignity and respect that underpins everything we do. This arrangement removes the need for funeral vehicles and for an additional service location beforehand, meaning your loved one will already be resting peacefully at the graveside prior to your family’s arrival. It allows the burial to take place quietly and privately, in a calm and unhurried setting.

It is a practical and meaningful choice, one that puts no pressure on timing while still ensuring your loved one’s final journey is handled with the utmost care and professionalism.

Please Note the requirments below:

The Unattended Burial package offers a comprehensive and respectful service, designed to be simple and straightforward. While it does not include a formal Burial service, and mourners are unable to attend the Burial, every step is handled with the utmost care and dignity. 

Kindly note that full payment is required prior to booking this service. This fixed cost covers services provided locally; however, we reserve the right to apply additional charges for any altered or bespoke product or service requirements, as well as changes to the distances involved. You will be informed of any additional costs in advance.

These will be the Foundations of the pricing for Cremation, and you then follow on to Disbursements

Funeral Service & Burial

At H J Newington, our Service Followed by Burial offers a meaningful option for families who wish to gather for a service before laying their loved one to rest.

As part of this arrangement, we provide a traditional hearse to arrive at the service location and then convey your loved one to the cemetery. Family and friends can gather for a service before accompanying them to the burial site, allowing a fitting farewell followed by a calm, unhurried committal.

It is a practical and meaningful choice, ensuring your loved one’s final journey is handled with the utmost care and professionalism.

Starting from

£3,175

Excludes third-party costs

These will be the Foundations of the pricing for Cremation, and you then follow on to Disbursements

Bespoke Burial Option

Starting from

£2,355

Excludes third-party costs

At H J Newington, our Bespoke Burial Service is built entirely around your family — a fully personalised farewell shaped by your wishes, with every element arranged exactly as you want it.

A bespoke hearse of your choice will arrive at your chosen service location before conveying your loved one to the cemetery with the dignity and professionalism that underpins everything we do, guided gently by our experienced team.

It is a meaningful choice that places no pressure on timing, ensuring your loved one’s final journey is honoured exactly as you wish, with the utmost respect at every step.

These will be the Foundations of the pricing for Cremation, and you then follow on to Disbursements

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